Kevin Ward, who was elected in May after serving as interim mayor and two-term city council member, was a longtime advocate for making the city more welcoming. Continue reading →

A nun who started a long-running Catholic ministry in Mount Rainier that focuses on LGBTQ+ outreach has received historic praise from Pope Francis. Continue reading →

College Park was ranked one of the nation’s top cities for promoting equality among LGBTQ+ residents through its policies. Continue reading →

Hyattsville voters supported a referendum legalizing gay marriage by 10 percentage points more than the state as a whole. With a historic gay-marriage law set to take effect next week in Maryland, the Hyattsville Wire decided to dig a little … Continue reading →

Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville is hosting a discussion about the local gay community. The free event is part of “Conversations in the Corridor,” a monthly meet-up between activists and community members to talk about life in the Gateway Arts District … Continue reading →

In Hyattsville, same-sex couples account for 1.3 percent of households, more than double the national average. Continue reading →